Newcastle United 3-1 West Ham United result - William Osula double increases Hammers' relegation worries, despite Taty Castellanos screamer

A William Osula double helped Newcastle United to a 3-1 victory against West Ham United, increasing their chances of Premier League relegation.

The Hammers came into the game knowing that they needed three points to put pressure on London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the relegation battle.

However, The Magpies took just 15 minutes to unlock their defence, as Harvey Barnes intercepted a pass and crossed for Nick Woltemade to volley home.

Four minutes later, Newcastle doubled their lead after Jacob Ramsey found the run of Osula to put his side out of sight.

Nuno Espirito Santo turned to his bench for inspiration and found it in the form of Argentine forward Taty Castellanos.

Moments after coming on Castellanos forced Nick Pope into a close-range save.

West Ham became increasingly desperate for a way back into the game and were cut open again, resulting in Osula putting Newcastle three goals ahead after 65 minutes.

Four minutes later, Castellanos stunned St James’ Park with a wonderful strike which gave West Ham fresh hope.

Pope was again on hand to deny former team-mate Callum Wilson, before Castellanos fired over from close range.

West Ham’s defeat means that a win for Tottenham against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge would confirm West Ham's relegation to the Championship.

Newcastle are one of six teams who could sneak a top-eight finish next weekend and secure European football next season.

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West Ham could be relegated on Tuesday night, after Newcastle run out clear 3-1 winners at St James’ Park. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will be disappointed at both ends of the pitch this afternoon.

Guimaraes has shown his frustration in this second half and makes a wild challenge on Summerville.

However, from a promising position Castellanos fails to connect properly with his free-kick and it’s claimed by Pope.

The Hammers man fails to keep the ball in play as Newcastle are allowed to see these last minutes out. Diouf is furious and kicks the air in frustration.

Newcastle have had to battle at times but will believe that they can see this one out from here.

Some brilliant defending from the Hammers as they track Hall and block his thunderous effort. The Magpies defender also connects with a rebound which is also blocked.

A standing ovation around St James’ Park as he is replaced by Elanga. Meanwhile,  Wissa comes on for Osula

The West Ham substitute flicks a floated cross goalwards, only for goalkeeper Pope to deny him. Castellanos then fails to catch his rebound with enough power as the goalkeeper gathered.

The Newcastl defender pulled a charging Summerville back as he looked to break on the counter-attack.

The French substitute was pulling at his marker and then kicked the ball away. He is deservedly booked.

West Ham remain a threat in this game and a curling Diouf ball was flicked goalwards by Wilson into the hands of Pope

Moments later Diouf’s ball finds Castellanos at the back post, but he blazes over from close range.

Barnes is replaced by Jacob Murphy; Woltemade replaced by Burn

Wilson and Hall collide inside the Newcastle box. However, VAR judge that the referee was right not to award an unlikely penalty.

The Magpies almost have an immediate goal back but Hermansen uses his legs to deny Guimaraes from a tight angle.

The Hammers needed some inspiration and have got it. Castellanos connects perfectly with a bouncing ball forward and gives Pope no chance with his tremendous effort.

A physical challenge results in a booking for Diouf

Immediately after making their changes West Ham are cut open. A mistake by Pablo allows Osula to break before playing a one-two with Willock, and then sliding home the return ball.